Cultural exchange and help with my jungle garden near Léaz, France

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  Description

  I live in a big house quite isolated in nature, near the city of Geneva, at the foot of the Jura mountain and next to Rhône river. I have a big garden that I really love, demanding a lot of care and help. Since I am a 70 year old lady I start to feel the need for help, that's why I would be happy to welcome you in an independent flat, ready to help me with simple gardening tasks, not requiring any specific skills. I am looking forward to share with you the hikes I prefer and to advise you for activities in the area according to your interests.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Mountain

  

  Nature

  

  Water sports

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Hiking

  

  Books

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Plant care

  

  Sustainability

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Vegetarian or vegan
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I have travelled a lot myself, mostly being hosted by locals. Now that I have a house in an incredible environnement I would like to be the one offering hospitality in return . Continuing international exchanges is very important to me.
  Therefore I would be happy to spend time with you, and we could decide to attend some of the punctual cultural events in the surrounding villages (concerts, exhibitions, local markets, art workshops etc)
  There is a via ferrata within walking distance, the Rhône river and many hikes, half day long or longer.

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  Help

  Help to keep up with gardening: cutting down bushes, scrubs, mowing grass, watering, weeding etc. There is no need for special skills. I will be with you to explain and sometimes share the tasks. My garden is a natural one, I have never used any chemicals. It requires patience and respect for nature. Even better if you have a green thumb!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner
  Italian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I like to share my knowledge of languages, and also to practice Spanish, Italian, that I only speak very little.
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  Accommodation

  I offer an independent accommodation on the first floor of my house, kitchen with all that is needed, two rooms with each a double bed. The bathroom is shared with me on the ground floor. There is no wifi connexion or TV in the flat, but wifi is available in the garden or in my flat.
  We will go shopping together, so you will have everything you need to cook your meals.
  But we will also share meals, a good opportunity to exchange recipes and sit together chatting. By the way I am vegetarian, but no need to be one yourself.

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  What else ...

  I live close to Geneva and Annecy, two major tourist attractions. A bus is going to Bellegarde sur Valsérine or Gex, Ferney Voltaire, from my village, 10' min by foot. The nearest international railway station is in Bellegarde-sur-Valsérine. There is a via ferrata within walking distance, the Rhône river and many hikes, half day long or longer.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is a free parking space a few hundred meters away from the house.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  I had a dog and cats, and from my experience I can tell you that they get easily lost in this environnement. There is no fence around my garden, so you would have to watch the pet closely. Please only one pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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